10 Good Reasons to take out Private Healthcare Insurance

The NHS is the backbone of the UK’s health industry, with access for all. It’s good to know that anybody, from any walk of life, can get diagnosed and treated when illness strikes. However, the NHS is under pressure to meet UK residents’ healthcare demands. In particular, with people living longer, this puts more pressure on the NHS to provide healthcare solutions within fixed timeframes. The 18-week Refer to Treatment pledge means that you can expect to be treated within 18 weeks from first referral.

For many, this is a satisfactory service. For others, seeking a speedier access to diagnosis and treatment, there is private healthcare insurance. With the popularity of private cover, and a range of solutions designed to suit your wallet, you may find that this is now an affordable alterative to waiting on the NHS.

AXA PPP healthcare offers its members access to a wide range of medical professionals. AXA PPP healthcare has drawn up a list of the 10 good reasons why you should consider private healthcare insurance such as AXA PPP healthcare's Personal Health.

1. Speedy access to diagnosis and treatment.

2. Fast Track Appointments. When your doctor refers you, AXA PPP healthcare’s Fast Track team will either book you an appointment with a specialist at a location and time suitable for you, or give you the details of approved specialists so you can choose and make your own arrangements.

3. Second Opinion Service available when you have an out-patient add on with your Personal Health plan.

4. Luxury of own room in a private hospital. You can’t put a price on privacy, especially if you need invasive treatment. Your family and loved ones can come and visit whenever you want.

5. Access to the latest licensed drugs and proven treatments. AXA PPP healthcare will cover all our approved in-patient drugs that are eligible for treatment, so you can get the best possible treatment if required.

6. Option of extended cancer cover for additional treatment and support

7. Very low risk of infection from MRSA and C.difficile in private hospitals.

8. 24/7 telephone support from dedicated heart and cancer nurses. Just pick up the phone any time, day or night, for help on any concerns or naggings questions through their Health at Hand service.

9. Member offers and discounts. Includes 20% discount on health assessments, healthy savings at 1,300 gyms and health clubs across the UK and 2-for-1 beauty treatments.

10. Cover can be tailored with Options including Therapies, covering physiotherapy, osteotherapy and chiropractic treatment, and Out-patient options, offering cover for out-patient specialist consultations and diagnostic tests on specialist referral.

AXA PPP healthcare can provide a wide range of options for you and your family. For more information about the benefits of private healthcare and what is and isn’t covered call 0800 587 0950 or visit telegraph.co.uk/privatehealth.

PLUS, when you join, you will receive £50 M&S vouchers*

The Telegraph is introducing customers to AXA PPP healthcare to provide affordable health insurance to Telegraph customers. For more information visit: telegraph.co.uk/privatemedical. Terms and conditions apply. Telegraph Media Group Limited (TMG) are an Introducer Appointed Representative of AXA PPP healthcare limited. Personal Health is underwritten by AXA PPP healthcare limited. AXA PPP healthcare limited is authorised by the Prudential Regulation Authority and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and the Prudential Regulation Authority. Registered in England number 3148119. Registered office: AXA PPP healthcare, 5 Old Broad Street, London EC2N 1AD.

*The Marks and Spencer voucher offer is for new customers only. The vouchers will be sent to you within 28 days of receiving your first subscription payment if paying annually. Or, if paying monthly, within 28 days of receiving your second month’s subscription. This offer can not be used in conjunction with any other offer, apart from our 5% discount for paying annually. Only one voucher will be issued per household. Offer may be withdrawn at any time.

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